Drugmaker Merck MRK is expected by analysts to post earnings of 81 cents a share in the fourth quarter on revenue of $11.48 billion.

Mattel MAT , the toy company, is seen earning $1.15 a share by analysts in the fourth quarter on revenue of $2.29 billion.

Dell DELL , the PC maker, is close to an agreement to sell itself to a buyout group led by founder and CEO Michael Dell and private-equity firm Silver Lake Partners, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the matter.

A deal could possibly be announced as soon as Monday, Reuters reported.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is seeking a buyer for a collection of brands in Mexico and Brazil that could fetch as much as $750 million, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.